Transportatio n of Dangerous Goods Training for Faculty of Forestry Shippersand...

Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Transportation of Dangerous GoodsTraining for Faculty of Forestry

Shippers and Receivers.


Welcome to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) online manual specifically designed for Faculty ofForestry staff and students responsible for preparing,packaging and/or receiving dangerous goods. The intent of this manual is to provide you with the necessaryinformation to safely handle dangerous goods and meet the requirements of the regulations.

• This manual covers transportation of dangerous goods products, i.e. goods sent/received via mail and carrier services, and the preparation of hazardous waste for pickup. These instructions focus primarily on the ground transportation and TDG Clear Language Regulations.

• For Shipments of biohazardous materials, additional instructions are required.


• Definitions• Carrier: means a person who has possession of dangerous goods while

they are in transport• Dangerous Good: A product, substance or organism included by its nature

or by the TDG regulations in any of the classes listed in the schedule of the act.

• ERAP: Emergency Response Assistance Plan is required for quantities exceeding those listed in column 7 of schedule 1 of the TDG Clear Language Regulations. It is a document outlining the specific emergency procedures in case of accidental release or spill

• IAEA: International Atomic Energy Agency• IATA: International Air Transportation Association• Receiver (Consignee): Initial person who receives a consignment of

dangerous goods• Shipper (Consignor): a person who offers a consignment of dangerous

goods for shipment• TDG: Transportation of Dangerous Goods


Procedures• UofT EHS LaboratoryHazardousWasteManagement

andDisposalManualaddresses the handling andTransportation of Dangerous goods• LabHazWasteManagementManualTableofContents

http://www.ehs.utoronto.ca/resources/wmindex.htm


• Applicable Acts and Regulations• Dangerous Goods• Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1985• Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, and regulations R.R.O. 1992• http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/tdg/clear-part4-476.htm• ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by

Air.• IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, International Air Transport

Association, 1999• Radioactive Substances• CNSC Transport Packaging of Radioactive Materials Regulation 2000• IAEA Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material TS-R-1

1996• Hazardous Waste• Environmental Protection Act• Ontario General Waste Management Regulation, Reg. 347 and 558/00


Training Requirements• At least one Faculty of Forestry staff member must

receive the appropriate TDG training and be advised when dangerous goods are:– Packaged for Transport– Shipped– Received– Transported by road, air, or rail


• A training certificate is valid for three years under TDG Regulations and two years under IATA Regulations, after which the individual must undergo re-certification.

• An un-trained individual may handle dangerous goods provided the goods are handled in the presence and under the direct supervision of an individual who holds a training certificate.

• A trained person will be issued a training certificate that they must carry when ever handling dangerous goods. This certificate must be provided to an inspector immediately upon request.


• Responsibilities of Shipper (Consignor)• Ensure all aspects of the regulation are met• Classify the dangerous goods• Verify limits, special provisions• Package and separate incompatible dangerous goods• Ensure the proper display of safety marks• Prepare shipping document• Report accidents and incidental release• Keep copy of shipping document for two years


• Responsibilities of Receivers• Ensure all aspects of the regulation are met• Recognize all safety marks, be knowledgeable of what

you are handling• Unload the goods safely• Advise responsible person when consignment in non

compliant• Report accidents and incidental release• Keep a copy of shipping document for two years


• Offences under the Act• Failure to comply with the requirements of the

transportation of dangerous goods act could result in charges which may include :– Fines– Jail time– Prohibition from transporting dangerous goods for up

to one year– Compensation for damage to the environment or spill

cleanup– Payment for conducting technical research and

investigation


• TDG Hazard Classification

• TDG Regulations classify dangerous goods into nine hazard classes.

• Some classes are further divided into divisions, ex class 2 (gasses) has a division 2.1 (flammable gas) , 2.2. (non-flammable gas) and 2.3 (toxic gas).


The 9 Hazard ClassesClass 1 - Explosives (dynamite, black powder)


Class 2 - Gases (propane, natural gas)


Class 3 - Flammable liquids (gasoline, fuel oil)


Class 4 - Flammable solids; spontaneously combustible and substances that, on contact with water, emit flammable gases (phosphorus)


Class 5 - Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides (hydrogen peroxide, ammonium nitrate)


Class 6 – Poisonous (toxic) and infectious substances (anthrax, medical waste)


Class 7 - Radioactive materials (plutonium, cobalt)


Class 8 - Corrosives (sulfuric acid, caustic soda)


Class 9 - Miscellaneous products, substances, organisms


• Labels & Placards• Labels and placards are

diamond-shaped symbols representing the hazard class. The colour, design and size must meet specific requirements. Labels can be obtained from online suppliers or by contacting EH&S


Dangerous Goods Classification• The shipper is responsible for the proper classification of

dangerous goods. Dangerous Goods Classification canbe obtained by:– Consulting Schedule1of the TDG regulation for a list of shipping

classes. An online search can be made at: http://www.tc.gc.ca/tdg/clear/schedule1form.htm

– For transport by air consult the following shipping guideline. http://www.fedex.com/us/services/options/dangerousgoods

– Obtaining the TDG classification from the manufacturer or original shipper

– Consulting an MSDS for the specific material– Contacting Environmental Health and Safety


• Dangerous Goods Classification cont…• All chemicals are classified according to a primary

hazard class and some may have a subsidiary class.

• For example Acetone is listed in schedule 1. col. 3 as a class 3 (flammable substance). It has no subsidiary class.

Col. 1 UN

Number

Col. 2 Shipping Name and

Description

Col. 3 Class

Col. 4

Packi ng

Grou p/

Risk Grou

p

Col. 5 Special

Provisions

Col. 6 Explosive Limit and Limited Quantity

Index

Col. 7 ERAPIndex

Col. 8 Passenger Carrying

Ship Index

Col. 9 Passenger Carrying Road or

Rail Index

Col. 10MarinePollutant

UN1750 CHLOROACETIC ACID SOLUTION

6.1(8)

II 0.1 1 000 1

UN 1090 Acetone 3 II 1 forbidden 5


Dangerous Goods Classification cont…

• Chloroacetic Acid Solution is classified as a class 6.1(8). 6.1 (toxic) is the primary classification and 8 (corrosive) is the subsidiary class.

Col. 1 UN

Number

Col. 2 Shipping Name and

Description

Col. 3 Class

Col. 4

Pack ing

Grou p/

Risk Grou

p

Col. 5 Special

Provisions

Col. 6 Explosive Limit and Limited Quantity

Index

Col. 7 ERAPIndex

Col. 8 Passenger Carrying

Ship Index

Col. 9 Passenger Carrying Road or

Rail Index

Col. 10MarinePollutant

UN1750 CHLOROACETIC ACID SOLUTION

6.1(8)

II 0.1 1 000 1

UN 1090

Acetone 3 II 1 forbidden 5


ERAP• According to the TDG Clear Language Regulation, some

dangerous goods cannot be shipped above certain specified quantities unless an Emergency Response Assistance Plan (ERAP) has been developed.

• If an ERAP is required for your shipment consult EH&S.


Dangerous Goods PackagingDangerous goods must be packaged in a container that has met set design and testing requirements. These containers are stamped with the appropriate UN certification mark.

• Different packages are available depending on the type of material you are shipping, for example if biological samples are shipped on dry ice, an appropriate package that allows for the venting of CO2 gas must be used.

• UN approved boxes are available at selected areas on campus, or may be ordered from the International Compliance Centre http://www.thecompliancecenter.com


Dangerous Goods Packaging cont.• The means of transport (ground or air) further

determines the type of packaging that is required.• Packages shipped only by ground must meet the

packaging instructions of the TDG Clear Language Regulations.

• If your package will at any point be transported by air, it must meet the packaging requirements set out in the IATA Regulation.

• Consult EH&S for advice.


• Below is an example of a UN certification mark you might see on a cardboard box.

• The regulations or EH&S should be consulted to identify the correct package to use.

4G/Y75/S/06/CAN/ACME


Packing Groups• There are 3 packing groups indicating the severity of the

hazard involved• Packing Group I – Great Danger• Packing group II – Medium Danger• Packing Group III – Minor Danger• Packing groups appear in col. 4 of schedule 1 and as the

name suggests, they specify the packing requirements for that chemical.


General Packaging guideline:1. Ensure primary containers (bottles, vials etc) are labelled

and well sealed to prevent leaking.2. Line your UN approved box with a secondary waterproof

container (Sealable bag, plastic closable container etc.)3. Place chemical(s) into box. When packaging multiple

chemicals for hazardous waste disposal, ensure onlycompatible chemicals are shipped in the same box.

4. When shipping liquids, fill the bag inside the box with an absorbent material such as vermiculite or chemical absorbent pads. Ensure enough material is used to absorb all of the chemical in the event of a spill


General Packaging guideline Cont.5. When shipping solids, fill the box with non reactive

padding material, preferably vermiculite to ensure the chemicals are secure and can not move inside the box.

6. Seal the bag7. Close and seal the box with shipping tape8. When shipping a product or samples via currier services,

attach all appropriate labels and markings to the outside of the box.

9. When preparing waste for disposal, consult the your EH&S representative before proceeding. Your rep is Tony Ung at 416-978-5756 or [email protected].


Outer Package Requirements• When shipping a product or samples via mail or currier,

the following items must be attached to the outside of the box. All information can be found in schedule 1 of the regulations.

1. The Shipping Name as it appears in the regulations2. Hazard class label(s)3. Identification number (UN number)4. Packing group5. Orientation label (for liquids only when transported by air)6. Standardized UN certification mark (Automatically appears

on UN certified packaging)



Shipping Radioactive Materials of Class 7• EH&S must be contacted

when sending packages containing class 7 radioactive substances. The staff at EH&S have received additional training under TDG and CNSC Transport Packaging of Radioactive Materials Regulation


Damaged Packages/Spills• Damaged packages containing dangerous goods should

be accepted by University receivers. Under the Packaging and Transport of Nuclear Substances Regulation, a consignee cannot refuse a shipment that is damaged, or allow it to be shipped from their possession if the shipment is knowingly not in compliance. This will apply to all shipments of dangerous goods.

• If you receive a damaged package note that it has beendamaged on the accompanying shipping documentationand notify the shipper for reimbursements.

• If you receive a damaged Class 7 Radioactive shipment, immediately notify the Radiation Safety officer at the Department of EH&S.


Spills/Damaged Packages• Clean up only small spills if

you have been properly trained, and you have the appropriate spill cleanup materials.

• In case of an emergency such as a large spill contact the ERC or EH&S.

• Damaged goods shall be disposed through the UofT’shazardous waste disposalsystem.


Shipping Documentation• Three documents apply to the shipment of dangerous

goods depending on the mode of transport and the type of goods being shipped:

1 Straight Bill of Lading Form- for shipments by ground under TDG

2 Shippers Declaration of Dangerous Goods Form- for shipmentsby air under IATA

3 Waste Manifest- for shipments of hazardouswaste (filled outONLY by EH&S or under special approval from EH&S)

Forms can be obtained from currier companieswebsites.


• The shipper is responsible for filling out the proper shipping documentation that can only be signed by a trained employee, or an untrained employee working in the presence and under the direct supervision of an individual who holds a training certificate.


• A dangerous goods form must include the following information:– Proper Shipping name– Class– UN Number– Packing Group– Package contents and packaging information

• For Example,• ACETONE (Shipping name taken from schedule 1)• Class 3• UN 1090• PG II• Net Quantity 5.0 L in 1 Fibreboard box

• *Additional information is required when transporting dangerousgoods by air. Contact EH&S for assistance.


Hazardous Waste Disposal• Consult the Laboratory Hazardous Waste Management and Disposal Manual before any disposal of any hazardous waste

• Contact Tony Ung at 416-978-5756 or [email protected] and inform him you have hazardous waste ready for disposal


International Shipments• For international Shipments, UofT contracts with a

custom broker. We recommend that the customs brokerbe used to ensure that your shipment clears customswithout delay or other problems. Dangerous goodsdocumentation must accompany the shipment.ContactProcurement Services for further information on obtaining the proper documentation for internationalshipments at:• http://www.finance.utoronto.ca/gtfm/purchpay/cbf.htm


Shipping Record Retention• Departments are responsible for maintaining shipping

documentation on record for two years following the dateof shipment.


In Summary…

• Know what you are handling: Does your shipment contain hazardous materials or dangerous goods? Hazardous material shipments should only be handled by knowledgeable and trained staff.

• Prepare for emergencies. Keep spill supplies and emergency contact numbers on hand. Take time to review response and clean up procedures before you need them.

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